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Aztec Tlacoyo ☀️ 🌙 For the Masa (Dough) • 2 cups masa harina (corn flour for tortillas, such as Maseca) • About 1 1/4 cups warm water • 1/2 teaspoon salt For the Filling (choose one or mix) • Refried black beans (classic choice) • Refried pinto beans • Requesón (Mexican ricotta-style cheese) • Fava bean puree (traditional in some regions) For Cooking and Serving • Vegetable oil or lard (for griddle or comal, optional) • Nopal (cactus paddles) – grilled, optional • Cilantro, chopped • Onion, fin
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Long before chocolate became a sweet treat, the Aztec empire used cacao as money. Between 1200 AD and 1500 AD, cacao beans were the primary currency in Mesoamerica, used by the Aztecs and Mayans. A large tomato might cost one bean while a turkey could cost 100 beans. Considered a gift from the gods, cacao held cultural importance. The beans were ground with spices to make a bitter, frothy drink consumed in ceremonies by the elite and used as medicine until the beans eventually perished. | Histor
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In the lush, vibrant landscapes of ancient Mesoamerica, cacao beans weren't merely the source of a beloved beverage but rather a potent unit of economic exchange. The Aztec civilization, known for its complex social structures and profound spiritual beliefs, considered these beans extremely valuable. They were often used in transactions for goods and services, showcasing their worth beyond mere consumption. Chocolate, derived from these cacao beans, was prepared as a rich, spiced drink, vastly d
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